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1、日期：2022 年二月八日。日期：2022 年二月八日。2021-2021 学年第一学期高二年级英语期末考试试卷 制卷人：打自企；成别使；而都那。审核人：众闪壹；春壹阑；各厅 日期：2022 年二月八日。卷面分值：120 分，考试时长：100 分钟 阅读理解一共两节，满分是 40 分 第一节一共 15 小题；每一小题 2 分，满分是 30 分 阅读以下短文，从每一小题所给的四个选项A、B、C 和 D中，选出最正确选项。A Researchers are placing robotic dogs机器狗in the homes of lonely old people to determine w

2、hether they can improve the quality of life for humans.Alan Beck,an expert in human-animal relationship,and Nancy Edwards,a professor of nursing,are leading the animal-assisted study concerning the influence of robotic dogs on old peoples depression,physical activity,and life satisfaction.“No one wi

3、ll argue that an older person is better off being more active,challenged,or stimulated刺激,Edwards points out.“The problem is how we promote使成为现实that,especially for those without friends or help.A robotic dog could be a solution.In the study,the robot,called AIBO,is placed for six weeks in the houses

4、of some old people who live alone.Before placing AIBO in the home,researchers will collect baseline data for six weeks.These old people will keep a diary to note their feelings and activity before and after AIBO.Then,the researchers will review the data to determine if it has inspired any changes in

5、 the life of its owner.日期：2022 年二月八日。日期：2022 年二月八日。“I talk to him all the time,and he responds to my voice,says a seventy-year-old lady,“When Im watching TV,hell stay in my arms until he wants down.He has a mind of his own.The AIBOs respond to certain orders.The researchers say they have some advant

6、ages over live dogs,especially for old people.Often the elderly are disabled and cannot care for an animal by walking it or playing with it.A robotic dog removes exercise and feeding concerns.“At the beginning,it was believed that no one would relate to the robotic dog,because it was metal and not f

7、urry.Beck says.“But its amazing how quickly we have given up that belief.“Hopefully,down the road,these robotic pets could become a more-valuable health helper.They will record their masters blood pressure,oxygen levels.Or heart rhythms.AIBOs may even one day have games that can help stimulate older

8、 peoples minds.1.The purpose of Beck and Edwards study is to .A.understand human-animal relationship B.make lonely old peoples life better C.find the causes of old peoples loneliness D.promote the animal-assisted research 2.In the research,the old people are asked to .A.note the activities of AIBOs

9、B.keep AIBOs at home for 12 weeks C.record their feelings and activity D.analyze the collected information 3.What is the advantage of AIBO over live dogs?日期：2022 年二月八日。日期：2022 年二月八日。A.It is easier to keep at home.B.It can help the disabled people.C.It responds to all the human orders.D.It can watch

10、TV with its owner.4.The author seems to suggest that the future robotic dogs may .A.cure certain diseases B.keep old people active C.change peoples beliefs D.look more like real gods B After a terrible electrical accident,which caused him to become both blind and deaf,the whole world became complete

11、ly dark and quiet for Robert Edwards for almost ten years.The loss of sight and hearing threw him into such sorrow that he tried a few times to put an end to his life.His family,especially his wife,did their best to tend and comfort him and finally he regained the will to live.One hot summer afterno

12、on,he was taking a walk with a stick near his house when a thunderstorm started all at once.He stood under a large tree to avoid getting wet,but he was struck by the lightning.Witnesses thought he was dead but he woke up some 20 minutes later lying face down in muddy water at the base of the tree.He

13、 was trembling badly,but when he opened his eyes,he could hardly believe what he saw:a plough and a wall.When Mrs.Edwards came running up to him,shouting to their neighbors to call for help,he could see her and hear her voice for the first time in nearly ten years.日期：2022 年二月八日。日期：2022 年二月八日。The new

14、s of Robert regaining his sight and hearing quickly spread,and many doctors came to examine him.Most of them said that he regained his sight and hearing from the shock he got from the lightning.However,none of them could give a convincing answer as to why this should have happened.The only reasonabl

15、e explanation given by one doctor was that,since Robert lost his sight and hearing as a result of a sudden shock,perhaps,the only way for him to regain them was by another sudden shock.5.The reason for Roberts attempts to kill himself was that _.A.he had to live in a dark and silent world B.a terrib

16、le traffic accident happened to him C.he was struck by the lightning once more D.nobody in the world cared about him 6.What was Robert doing when he was struck by the lightning?A.Sheltering from the rain under a tree.B.Driving a car.C.Taking a walk with a stick.D.Lying on the ground.7.We can infer f

17、rom the text that _.A.Roberts wife sent for doctors immediately after the shock B.many doctors came because Robert was badly injured C.there was no accurate explanation for Roberts recovery D.a sudden injury in the head led to Roberts recovery 8.Whats the best title of the whole passage?A.A Terrible

18、 Electrical Accident B.Robert Edwards and His Wife 日期：2022 年二月八日。日期：2022 年二月八日。C.An Unforgettable Experience D.What a Sudden Shock C For years we have been told that encouraging a childs self-respect is important to his or her success in life.But child experts are now learning that too much praise c

19、an lead to the opposite effect.Praise-aholic kids who expect it at every turn may become teens who seek the same kind of approval from their friends when asked if they want to go in the backseat of the car.The implication(含义)of saying“You are the prettiest girl in class,or talking about the goals sh

20、e scored but not her overall effort,is that you love her only when she looks the best,scores the highest,achieves the most.And this carries over to the classroom.Social psychologist Carol Dweck,PhD,tested the effects of overpraise on 400 fifth graders while she was at Columbia University.She found t

21、hat kids praised for“trying hard did better on tests and were more likely to take on difficult assignments than those praised for being“smart.“Praising attributes(品质)or abilities makes a false promise that success will come to you because you have that quality,and it devalues effort,so children are

22、afraid to take on challenges,says Dweck,now at Stanford University.“They figure theyd better quit while theyre ahead.9.The underlined words“Praise-aholic kids refer to kids who are _.A.tired of being praised B.worthy of being praised C.very proud of being praised D.extremely fond of being praised 日期

23、：2022 年二月八日。日期：2022 年二月八日。10.The author quoted(引用)Dr.Dwecks words in the last paragraph in order to make the article _.A.better-known B.better-organized C.more persuasive D.more interesting 11.We can infer from the passage that _.A.praise for efforts should be more encouraged B.praise for results wo

24、rks better than praise for efforts C.praising a childs achievements benefits his or her success in life D.praising a childs abilities encourages him or her to take on challenges D Opening week specials at Munchies Food Hall.At the corner of Green and Brown Streets in the city Monday,7th of January u

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29、does NOT sell _.A.lamb B.beef C.pork D.chicken 13.The prices at Munchies are _.A.lower than usual B.bargain prices for the opening 14.Everyone who eats at Munchies will receive a _.A.free raffle ticket B.lucky draw coupon C.free meal D.balloon and whistle 15.I will find out who has won the trip to W

30、estern Australia when I _.A.watch Channel 3 television B.come down to Munchies at noon C.read The Straits Times on the 15th of January D.attend the lucky draw at Munchies Food Hall 第二节七选五一共 5 小题；每一小题 2 分，满分是 10 分 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项里面选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。选项里面有两项为多余选项。Tips on buying outdoor solar lights As sola

31、r lighting is becoming useful for homes,many different such outdoor lights 日期：2022 年二月八日。日期：2022 年二月八日。can now be found in supermarkets.Here are some helpful tips for customers.Does your area receive enough direct lighting?16 So you shouldnt even give it a thought if you live in an area that doesnt

32、get much sunlight.These lights need direct sunlight,or they just wont work very well.17 The expensive one usually means good quality.Choosing the cheapest ones will result in many problems.For once,its best to buy more expensive lights of high quality.18 At least you should know the difference betwe

33、en a$10 light and a$45 light.Buy lights that require less installation(安装).Most solar lights are simply driven into the ground.Therefore,you shouldnt deal with the difficulty in installing a system that involves anything more than that.19 You dont need to buy lights that require half an hour each to

34、 plant into the ground because thats just a waste of time.Make sure the lights can store enough energy.Different solar lights can store different amounts of energy.20 Therefore,you should choose lights that are able to store enough energy to last for a few hours or more,at least those that will last

35、 from nightfall throughout most of the night and part of the morning.A.Without sunlight,solar lighting is useless.B.Buy many solar lights instead of just one or two.C.It means some will stay lit longer than the others.D.Choose something a bit more expensive for once.E.Solar lights are becoming more

36、and more popular.日期：2022 年二月八日。日期：2022 年二月八日。F.That doesnt mean you have to spend all your money.G.They should take a few minutes each to get into the ground.完形填空一共 20 小题；每一小题 1.5 分，满分是 30 分 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C 和 D中，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项。The life of George Washington was characterized by a high rega

37、rd for punctuality(守时).For him,being on time was a way of showing 21 to others,and he 22 to be treated with the same level of respect 23.Once Washington asked a man to bring some 24 he was interested in buying at five in the morning.25,the man arrived fifteen minutes late.Washingtons groom(马夫)told t

38、he man that the general(将 HY)had been 26 there at five,but had now moved on to other business.Washington said that he wouldnt be able to 27 the horses again until the following week.The man left with his horses,feeling a deep sense of 28.When he told Congress(国会议员)that hed meet with them at noon,he

39、could almost always be found walking into the meeting room just as the clock was 29 twelve.Washingtons punctuality extended to his 30 as well.He ate dinner each day at 31 four oclock.When he 32 members of Congress to dine with him,and they 33 late,they were often 34 to find the president halfway don

40、e with his meal or even leaving the table.To his shocked,late 35 he would say,“We are punctual here.My cook never asks 36 the guests have arrived,but whether the hour has come.And when Washingtons secretary arrived late to a meeting,and blamed his 37 for his lateness,Washington quietly replied,“Then

41、 you must get another watch,日期：2022 年二月八日。日期：2022 年二月八日。or I another 38.Washington,one of the most respected presidents in American history,is a good example to us all.Today,punctuality is still a(n)39 part of the character of a nice person.So next time when you are struggling with arriving 40,think

42、 of these stories about the punctual president.21.A.appreciation B.respect C.pity D.concern 22.A.hated B.decided C.expected D.refused 23.A.in return B.in time C.in exchange D.in total 24.A.weapons B.boots C.horses D.swords 25.A.Therefore B.Besides C.Otherwise D.However 26.A.waiting B.looking C.searc

43、hing D.standing 27.A.raise B.feed C.ride D.examine 28.A.honor B.shame C.responsibility D.sorrow 29.A.showing B.pointing C.日期：2022 年二月八日。日期：2022 年二月八日。striking D.telling 30.A.study B.bedtimes C.work D.mealtimes 31.A.completely B.exactly C.correctly D.strictly 32.A.invited B.persuaded C.allowed D.remi

44、nded 33.A.called B.left C.arrived D.started 34.A.surprised B.disappointed C.calm D.excited 35.A.officers B.friends C.neighbors D.guests 36.A.when B.whether C.why D.where 37.A.phone B.bell C.alarm D.watch 38.A.secretary B.assistant C.colleague D.boss 39.A.active B.major C.essential D.leading 40.A.jus

45、t now B.on time C.right 日期：2022 年二月八日。日期：2022 年二月八日。away D.at last 语法知识填空一共 10 小题；每一小题 1.5 分，满分是 15 分 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或者括号内单词的正确形式 41.Training is provided,so no _(以前的)experience is required for the job.42.The President says he is _(乐观的)that an agreement can be worked out soon.43.He was suspected o

46、f _(毒害)his wife.44.I am suffering from terrible and_(bear)toothache.45.What made me sad was that my car got _(steal)at the weekend.46.Most of the artists_(invite)to the party were from South Africa.47.I raised my voice to make myself_.(hear)48.I applied for a job as a teacher in a local school,but I

47、 was r_.49.I am delighted to hear that the first part of the plan has been safely a_.50.Mr.Smith was back in the office,_(更新)the work scheduel on the computer.短文改错一共 10 小题；每一小题 1 分，满分是 10 分 假定英语课上教师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中一共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或者修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除

48、：把多余的词用斜线划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改 10 处，多者从第 11 处起不计分。日期：2022 年二月八日。日期：2022 年二月八日。This afternoon my school held an English-spoken contest named“Challenging the Future.The students who is excellent at English take part in the contest.I just went there as listener.I got

49、a lot of from their speeches.From their speeches,I learned all of them had made fully use of the present time and conditions to prepare for the future and used known factors(因素)to challenge unknown one.From this I realized that we shouldnt waste our present time and shouldnt put off that can be done

50、 today until tomorrow.So I will no long waste my present time.I am going to study hard and making good preparations for my future.书面表达满分是 25 分 1.在上周六的下午，我和我的朋友正在公园的湖边写生，这时候我们突然听到有个女孩在湖中呼救。2.我们毫不犹豫地跳入湖中把她拉出了湖面。我们用人工呼吸使她清醒过来。然后她被送到了，我们打 给了她父母亲。3.他们很感谢，医生们高度赞扬了我们的急救方法，这使我们意识到急救对每个人是很重要的。注意：1.词数 100 左右；